Cleveland County man hits $458,171 lottery jackpot

Published: Monday, September 1, 2014 at 07:52 AM.

Robert Gallen of Casar won the Cash 5 lottery game after the five numbers he's been playing for years came up in Wednesday's drawing, according to North Carolina Education Lottery officials.

The retired textile plant engineer bought his ticket in the town of Columbus in Polk County. After paying state and federal taxes, Gallen received a check for about $311,556.

In another lottery win, Franklin Toruno of Lincolnton won $30,000 in an instant scratch off lottery game. Toruno bought win winning "Quick Silver!" game at the Times Turn Around in Lincolnton, according to lottery officials.

Robert Gallen of Casar won the Cash 5 lottery game after the five numbers he's been playing for years came up in Wednesday's drawing, according to North Carolina Education Lottery officials.

The retired textile plant engineer bought his ticket in the town of Columbus in Polk County. After paying state and federal taxes, Gallen received a check for about $311,556.

In another lottery win, Franklin Toruno of Lincolnton won $30,000 in an instant scratch off lottery game. Toruno bought win winning "Quick Silver!" game at the Times Turn Around in Lincolnton, according to lottery officials.